Legal Notice & GDPR Information

1. Legal Notice (Impressum)

Website operator and event organizer:

Arbadakarba d.o.o.

Limited liability company (d.o.o.)

Registered address:

Mežanova ulica 16 2250 Ptuj Slovenia

Registration number:

8977127000

VAT identification number:

SI75683407

Country of registration:

Republic of Slovenia

Responsible person:

Kristina Vrdjuka Kekec

Contact details:

2. Scope of Application

This Legal Notice applies to the use of this website and all related online services operated by Arbadakarba d.o.o., including event information, ticket sales, registrations, volunteer applications, and communication channels connected to the festival.

By accessing or using this website, users agree to the terms described herein.

3. Data Protection & GDPR Compliance

Arbadakarba d.o.o. processes personal data in accordance with:

  • Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR)

  • Applicable Slovenian data protection legislation

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparent and lawful processing of personal data.

4. Types of Personal Data Collected

Depending on your interaction with the website, we may collect the following data:

  • Name and surname

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Billing and payment information (processed via external payment providers)

  • IP address and technical usage data

  • Information submitted via forms (ticket purchase, registration, volunteering, contact forms, newsletters)

5. Purpose of Data Processing

Personal data is processed exclusively for the following purposes:

  • Event registration and ticket sales
  • Communication related to the festival
  • Volunteer coordination
  • Newsletter and festival updates (only with consent)
  • Website analytics and technical optimization
  • Legal and accounting obligations

6. Legal Basis for Processing

Personal data is processed on the basis of:

  • User consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR
  • Performance of a contract (Article 6(1)b) GDPR)
  • Legal obligations (Article 6(1)(c) GDPR
  • Legitimate interests of the organizer (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR)

7. Data Storage & Retention

Personal data is stored only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by applicable legal obligations.

After the retention period expires, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

8. Data Sharing & Third Parties

Personal data may be shared only with trusted third parties when strictly necessary, such as:

  • Ticketing and payment service poviders
  • IT and website hosting provider
  • Accounting and legal service providers

All third parties are contractually bound to comply with GDPR requirements.

Personal data is never sold or shared for marketing purposes without explicit consent.

9. User Rights under GDPR

Users have the right to:

  • Access their personal data
  • Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Request deletion of data (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time

Requests can be submitted to:

📧 tina@arbadakarba.si

Users also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent data protection authority.

10. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

This website uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure proper functionality, improve user experience, and analyze website traffic.

Detailed information is available in the Cookie Policy, including instructions on how to manage or disable cookies.

11. Liability Disclaimer

Arbadakarba d.o.o. strives to ensure that the information on this website is accurate and up to date. However, we do not guarantee completeness or accuracy at all times.

The organizer reserves the right to change event details, schedules, or content without prior notice.

Participation in festival activities is at the visitor’s own risk. The organizer is not liable for personal injury, loss, or damage to personal property, except where liability is mandatory under applicable law.

12. Applicable Law & Jurisdiction

This Legal Notice and all legal relationships arising from the use of this website are governed by the laws of the Republic of Slovenia.

The competent courts in Slovenia shall have exclusive jurisdiction, unless mandatory EU consumer protection rules apply.